Empowering Women in the Workplace
FTA attended a UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights consultation on ways to incorporate a gender lens in the UN Guiding Principles, providing a practical business case for empowering women in supply chains.
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Finding Solutions for Effective Remedy
Core to the association’s business and values, FTA participated in the 2017 UN Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights by co-organising two panel sessions on this year’s theme, the role of business in remediation.
amfori Formalises its Grievance Mechanism Procedure
To further promote transparency, FTA has streamlined this process making a grievance form and policy available on its website. Consolidated data will also be published on a quarterly basis.
Stepping up Social Performance Competences in Morocco
FTA joined a private public partnership, formalising an agreement with eight different actors from the Moroccan and Spanish government, industry associations, and the private sector to enhance social responsibility in the country.
COP23 Calls on Non-State Actors
In Bonn, there was a strong focus on sub-national and non-state parties and the role that they play in mitigating the effects of climate change. Read more about the results from this year’s conference.
Getting Ready for REACH Beyond 2018
FTA organised a seminar with leading chemical experts to address members needs in chemical management and provide new insights on the REACH regulation.
Webinar: What is your Fibre Footprint?
Wondering how design and fibre choice impacts sustainability? Join us for a webinar to learn more about the European Clothing Action Plan.
Promoting Corporate Due Diligence in Turkey
FTA held a multi-stakeholder roundtable in Oxford in an effort to enhance the human rights and security of Syrian refugees in Turkish supply chains.
FTA Gathers Regional Sustainability Leaders in Sri Lanka
In early October, FTA held the Asia Sustainability Symposium in Colombo to promote responsible business practices in Asian supply chains.
FTA Cautions Against Quick Fixes for Complex Sustainability Issues
FTA issued a joint-statement urging the EU institutions and Member States, to take measured steps when going forward on the issue of trade and sustainable development in EU preferential trade agreements.
Zero Tolerance: Eradicating Forced Labour
Read the new zero tolerance success story on forced labour and learn more about the benefits of collaborating to address critical findings in supply chains.
FTA Calls for Focus on UN Guiding Principles
FTA signed a joint-statement that reiterates the need for the international community to focus its efforts on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Talking Chemicals with UN Environment
FTA attended a key stakeholder workshop organised by the UN Environment Programme to advocate for an innovative solution to trace chemicals in products in global supply chains.
New NCG Chairs Elected in Finland and Denmark
Marja Aho and Pia Westergreen received a warm welcome at the most recent National Contact Groups in their respective countries.
El Corte Inglés Supports Sustainable Wine and Tourism
The company developed a Sustainable Wine Route promoting sustainable management in the wine and tourism sector in Spain.
BEPI Supports Members Following Increased Enforcement of Environmental Law in China
Following tightened environmental law in China, increased monitoring and inspections have led to a widespread closure of Chinese factories.
Leading the Way in Sustainability
FTA Board Member, Lea Rankinen, is listed as one of the 2017 top 20 responsible leaders in Northern Europe by the Nordic Business Forum.
Largest US Retailer Walmart Joins FTA
The multinational retailing corporation joined FTA under its new affiliate membership category and selected BSCI as a third-party approved programme.
New Tools to Enhance Responsible Recruitment Practices in Supply Chains
The new BSCI module includes guidelines and trainings for BSCI participants and their producers to actively embed the BSCI 2.0 principles into their practices.
Embedding SDGs in Global Business
FTA leads inspiring talks on how businesses can fulfil Sustainable Development Goals through good communication and collaborating together at this year’s CSR Asia Summit in Bangkok.
Promoting Corporate Due Diligence in Turkey
FTA held a multi-stakeholder roundtable in Oxford in an effort to enhance the human rights and security of Syrian refugees in Turkish supply chains.
BEPI Brings Training Support to Bangladesh
Providing on the ground support, BEPI will expand its training opportunities for producers this autumn to Dhaka. Ask your producer to register now for a workshop on how to manage the environmental impact of their factory.
Addressing the Impact of Protectionism on Sustainability
FTA Director General Christian Ewert advocated for open and sustainable supply chains at this year’s World Trade Organisation’s Public Forum in Geneva.
Promoting Progress on SDGs
FTA joined the Global Goals Week campaign to drive efforts on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.